Weekend Top 5: October 2-3 Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging, so you can do the fun stuff! Crafts and Coffee Friday, October 2 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hunter Museum of American Art On the first Friday of the month, adults are invited to join us for an…
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Nestled in a valley amid stooped southeastern mountains, Chattanooga has plenty of places to get up high and check out the amazing scenery for miles around. The area is absolutely teeming with spectacular overlooks to enjoy serene sunrises, glorious sunsets, relaxing mid-hike picnics and just…
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The Walnut Street Bridge is reopening October 3rd! And Chattanooga is throwing a big welcome back party! We missed strolling the iconic bridge over the Tennessee River. Save the date for a celebratory bridge walk and fun for the whole family hosted by the City of Chattanooga. The History of the…
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School is back in session, the sunset arrives earlier each night, and there is the slightest hint of a chill in the air—summer is drawing to a close in Chattanooga. With the arrival of Fall in the Scenic City, though, the fun is just beginning. Chattanooga’s vibrant foliage and plethora of fall…
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When Chattanooga’s summer eases and the surrounding mountains are washed with fall colors, the pace naturally slows. Busy energy gives way to crisp mornings, cozy afternoons, and evenings that invite you to linger in the night air. The natural scenery and easy atmosphere make Chattanooga ideal for a…
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Tell me more about Williams Island Just a few miles downriver from the heart of Chattanooga’s downtown sits Williams Island, an approximately 450-acre island in the Tennessee River. This island marks a gateway into the Tennessee River Gorge, a 27-mile stretch of the Tennessee River and the fourth…
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Originally published on Laura Holmes Travel Light Laura blog, republished here with the author’s permission. When it comes to the mountain bike scene, Chattanooga is no longer the little train that could. It’s picked up speed and has evolved into an impressive, sleek locomotive rolling down the…
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Having the luxury of living in a city like Chattanooga also comes with the curse of someone always wanting to come visit you. I mean who wouldn't want to come see North America's first National Park City? Not to mention our ever growing culinary scene. While folks who live elsewhere might worry…
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With over 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, it wouldn’t be totally fair to label the hiking scene in Chattanooga as one of the best in the country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of the Tennessee River Gorge, the Scenic City is blessed with a diverse and notable…
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Summer is fast-approaching, and what could be better than spending the opening weekend cruising the Tennessee River on a steamboat or zip-lining high above the treetops? Start your summer off right with Memorial Day fun in Chattanooga! For a full list of events happening over the Memorial Day…
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